“The food outside is better” is my mantra for how I want to cook (and eat!) in June. For my recipe planning, that means a lot can be served room temperature or cooler, vegetable salad and both sidesbursting with color summer productsand cook more on Grilled the better. I’m also planning a few different menus for upcoming get-togethers, from a Mediterranean-inspired bridal party I’m hosting for a friend, to a picnic on the boat. on Lake Austin. do you agree? Read on for all I’m planning to do to celebrate the most carefree month of the year. Hope it gives you lots of ideas for what to cook in June and let me know in the comments what you’re up to this month!
Refreshing cocktails to sip in June:
This strawberry pink sangria recipe is exactly what you need for your next warm-weather gathering. All you need is a good bottle of wine, seasonal fruits, fresh herbs and bubbles. What more could your glasses want?
Now is the time to start with the Italian tradition aperitifo — enjoy evening drinks and snacks between work and dinner. And this aperol spritz is the way to do it.
Salad and face for hot summer nights
Speak Jessie De Lowe, ““ I make a big salad with anything fresh from the market. I make sure to always include some toasted nuts for a crunch and some fruit for sweetness. Lately, I’ve been obsessed with the Farro Salad from Charlie Bird and kept doing it over and over again.”
In my never ending quest eat vegetables Without finishing a huge bowl of salad, I turned to the pasta bin at the back of the pantry. And it turns out, the goddess green clothes paired with the soft pasta are exactly what to cook in June.
The addition of chopped fresh mozzarella That’s what makes it so creamy and addicting, and the basil + some lemon + olive oil (and lots of sea salt) for the simplest sauce is really all this salad needs. . It’s dreamy.
We all need one recipe without formula which we can serve as a delicious appetizer for a party or a simple lunch for friends. And this bruschetta also happens to be a simple dinner that I love to splurge on when I don’t feel like cooking, but still want something super satisfying.
This summer veggie recipe is just as delicious with any squash you have on hand, and the vinaigrette is insanely addictive.
The main dish to eat at Al Fresco
Summer is the time to keep it simple, so I like a Mexican recipe that’s quick to prepare and mostly about flavor. Wondering what to cook in June? Enter my five-ingredient pan-fried chicken fajitas.
Creamy and bland, but thanks to a lot of lemon, this noodle dish feels light enough for summer. Best of all, it’s so simple that you can make the sauce while the water is boiling.
Carrots sound Unusual, but trust me: with that spicy-sweet charcoal flavor, you’ll want to eat it with a spoon.
Helene Henderson of Malibu Farm is the queen of simple summer treats. This is all about sauces, super simple, put together instantly, and without a doubt, valuable. Plus, you’ll want to have extra on hand for the drizzle to pass, about everything.
I usually grill twice as much chicken as I need, so for lunch the next day I can simply add veggies, toast on the stovetop, and enjoy it all again. Ditto on the veggies — prep extra, then toss them in a kid’s snack freezer container and use to make these quick tacos.
Think: afternoon in Italy, sipping a white glass, nibbling on each piece of meticulously handcrafted pasta. It’s light, delicate, and perfect in every way.
Ending candy for summer night
You know those evenings when you stare at the fridge, nothing calls your name, and all you can think about is eating. chocolate for dinner? This chocolate chip cookie recipe is made for those nights.
Soft fork layers with crunchy sliced almonds and sweet rhubarb jam — heaven! Speak Aran Goyoaga, “In this version, I bake the cake in two layers and add rhubarb and whipped cream in the middle. Compotes can be made two days in advance, but I strongly recommend baking the same day you plan to serve it.”
This is one of those no-recipe recipes that, once you master, you’ll have to do over and over again. Once you’ve committed the simple equation to memory (cake + whipped cream + berries – repeat!), you can put your own spin on it depending on the case.
